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Kealan

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEE-lan /ˈki.lən/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Caolan/Kealan — from the Irish caol, 'slender/narrow', hence 'slender; fair'Low

In 30 seconds: Slender; fair: Kealan is Irish. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KEE-lan').

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Origin LowIrish

MeaningA form/spelling of Caolan/Kealan — from the Irish caol, 'slender/narrow', hence 'slender; fair'

U.S. rank (2024)#8641 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 338

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kealan is a form/spelling of Caolan/Kealan — from the Irish caol, 'slender/narrow', hence 'slender; fair'. A crisp, classic name (said 'KEE-lan').

In the U.S. it appears in Irish families. Rare, slender-and-fair at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Kealan (Caolan) comes from the Irish caol, 'slender/narrow', hence 'slender; fair' — a crisp, classic name (said 'KEE-lan').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Caolan — Irish etymology

Variations

CaolanKealenKeelan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kealan mean?

Kealan is Irish (a form of Caolan) for 'slender; fair'.

How do you pronounce Kealan?

It's said KEE-lan /ˈki.lən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kealan a boy or girl name?

Kealan is a boy's name.

How popular is Kealan?

Kealan is a very rare name in the U.S.